Katie Olsen

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Power Bank

$80.00

Whether Snachatting, catching Pokemon, emailing or actually calling people, a power bank for your smartphone is an essential. The new Dubleup designs do exactly what you think, but they are super-slim and lightweight—and they’re the size of a credit card. Complete with a built-in lightning cable, these gadgets are available for iPhone and Android and come in three colorways: gold, black or silver. Price is in Australian dollars.

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Added: July 2016

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Napping Declutters Your Mind

If your boss catches you napping under your desk Costanza-style today, direct them to this article from NY Mag’s Science of Us. Basically, sleep is like housekeeping for your mind, and a …

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Snakehips feat. ZAYN: Cruel

British electronic-meets-R&B music duo Snakehips (aka Oliver Lee and James Carter) have just released their collaboration with Zayn Malik (aka the Geri of One Direction) and the result is dance-pop at its …

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Silence is Good for Your Brain

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While plenty of people sing the praises of white noise or classical music, silence is actually incredibly important for your brain’s health. From generating new cells to exercising memory and imagination, encouraging …

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Jamie Lidell: Walk Right Back

From his upcoming album Building A Beginning (his first since 2013’s self-title record), Jamie Lidell has released “Walk Right Back“—a soulful tune that’s immediately recognizable as the British-born, Nashville-based artist. With a …

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Fukushima Radiation Zone Photos

Bangkok-based, Malaysian-born photographer Keow Wee Loong says that he recently sneaked past authorities in Fukushima to photograph the ghost city, which was hit by a nuclear meltdown as a result of the …

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Open Mouth Beach Towel

$36.00

This big, soft beach towel—from NYC-based Saturdays—is made for city slickers who take the subway to the beach, as it’s also thin and lightweight. Without filling your beach bag to the brim all on its own, the 100% cotton towel features a bold graphic of an open mouth—in easy-to-match tones of brown and multiple blues.

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Added: July 2016

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